When it comes to blood pressure, are you being misled and misread? One expert maintains that the blood pressure reading you get at the doctor’s office is far from a complete or completely accurate ...

While a reading of 130/80 mm Hg was often dismissed as 'slightly elevated' but not anymore. Blood pressure limits and approach have changed with the new hypertension guidelines. The focus is now on ...

Last year, a study highlighted that your doctor’s office might be taking your blood pressure wrong. The current best practice is to take seated blood pressure readings with a detailed protocol: ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - High blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for disability, dementia, and early deaths around the world, and in the U.S., almost half of adults have it. You probably ...

"Childhood high blood pressure is more common than previously thought, and relying solely on traditional in-office blood ...

This type of cuffing season lasts all year long. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common problem that affects about 48% of US adults. An estimated 70% will experience it at some ...

If you track your blood pressure with your phone or smartwatch, you may want to think again. According to a new study from the University of Washington, many of these newer devices claiming to measure ...

Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure – a condition called hypertension. Hypertension is the No. 1 risk factor for heart disease and stroke. In addition, hypertension increases risk of ...

Taking my blood pressure is always nerve wracking. I do not have any risk factors for high blood pressure (hypertension), but the slow tightening of the cuff makes me very aware of my heart rate, and ...